India Literacy Project

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀—𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗗𝗮𝘆 was officially recognized in 2010 and first celebrated internationally on February 27, 2014. It was founded by Mārcis Liors Skadmanis, a social entrepreneur from Latvia, to recognize and honor the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide. #WorldNGODay Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. RAVI MANI

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 354 science kits were distributed across 214 schools in Challakere and Molakalmuru taluks of Karnataka, equipping 204 teachers with hands-on tools to make science more engaging. To further enhance learning, these educators participated in an interactive workshop, exploring innovative ways to bring experiments to life in their classrooms. For the teachers, these kits were more than just tools—they were a way to spark curiosity and make science real for young minds. They were excited to shared how practical experiments could transform the way children understand concepts, making learning exciting and memorable. With Ellucian’s support, this effort is helping schools shift to a more interactive, experience-driven approach to science education. Want to spark curiosity and nurture a love for science in government schools near you? Connect with the India Literacy Project team below and be a part of this exciting journey! Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. #STEM #STEMEducation #scienceisfun #governmentschools

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟯𝟵𝟵𝟰 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀 Without labs or hands-on learning, science often remains abstract for students. But for 3,994 students across 10 government schools in GCC Chennai, this is changing. Many are getting their first real experience with practical experiments—helping them connect theory to real life, sparking curiosity, and building confidence to pursue science in future. Thanks to UST’s support, these students can now engage with science beyond textbooks with the help of ILP's Science Kits. Aligned with Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi standards for grades 5–10, the kits include over 200 experiments in physics, chemistry, and biology, making learning more interactive and meaningful. The government schools in Tamil Nadu are part of Namma School Namma Ooru Palli, a Department of School Education,Govt of TN initiative designed to foster community engagement and CSR partnerships to uplift government schools. A sincere thank you to UST team members Karthik K R, Madhumita Raghavan, and Chandrasekaran Kothandaraman for their invaluable support. If you or your organization is keen to 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 in your area, please feel free to reach out to any of the below India Literacy Project team members. Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro RAVI MANI Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. #STEM #STEMEducation #scienceisfun #governmentschools

𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗟𝗣'𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 "𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺" & 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 A group of class 9 students from GHSS in Tamil Nadu, have built an innovative Forest Fire Detection System, blending creativity with a genuine concern for the environment. Worried about the increasing frequency of forest fires and their devastating impact, these young minds used basic materials from their ILP science kits—like bi-metallic strip switches, batteries, and sensors—to design an early warning system. The device detects fire risks in real time, allowing for quicker responses to prevent widespread damage. What’s inspiring is how these students turned a classroom project into a practical solution for a real-world problem. A simple reminder that innovation doesn’t always need complex tools—just curiosity, determination, and a desire to make a difference. ILP congratulates the students for winning second prize at the district Science Fair for this project. Truly inspiring to see young minds protecting our planet! Aligned with National Council of Educational Research and Training ( NCERT ) standards for grades 5–10, ILP’s Science Kit is packed with 𝟮𝟬𝟬+ 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 spanning biology, physics, and chemistry. If you or your organization is keen to 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 in your area, please feel free to reach out to any of the below India Literacy Project team members. Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro RAVI MANI Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. #STEM #STEMEducation #scienceisfun #governmentschools

𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗜𝗟𝗣 & 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗼𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝘂 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 ILP, in partnership with the Guru Krupa Foundation Inc, recently hosted a Science Fair at Government High Schools in Kattankulathur, Peramanur, and Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. This initiative, supported by SRM IST Chennai Institute of Science and Technology under its PRAGYA program, was a blend of science, innovation, and social responsibility, driven by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the Centre for Electric Mobility. The Science Fair had clear goals: to introduce IoT-based solutions for real-world challenges, train students in areas like health monitoring, smart irrigation, and assistive technologies, and spark scientific curiosity through hands-on learning. The event brought science to life for students, with interactive IoT training sessions, engaging demonstrations, and fun activities. Each school received three custom IoT kits developed by SRMIST students: a Health Monitoring System, a Smart Irrigation System, and a Smart Stick for the Visually Challenged. The program was met with overwhelming appreciation from both the students and the faculty. As a fitting conclusion, a hackathon will be held at SRM, where students will apply their newfound skills to solve real-world problems, fostering creativity and innovation. This initiative wasn’t just about teaching technology—it was about inspiring the next generation of innovators to dream big and solve tomorrow’s challenges. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Guru Krupa Foundation Inc. for their steadfast support in making STEM education accessible and impactful for young learners. The participating schools are part of Namma School Namma Ooru Palli, a Government of Tamil Nadu initiative fostering community engagement and CSR partnerships to uplift government schools. If you are looking to improve scientific temper in government schools in your area, please reach out to any of the below ILP team members. Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Victor Tauro RAVI MANI Sudhira H. S. Ambalavanan Ramachandran Padmaja Sathyamoorthy #scienceisfun #scientifictemper #governmentschools #educationforall

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟰 ILP fosters a love for reading by establishing Child-Friendly Libraries in schools. Each library includes 350 curated books, with 150 extra for schools with higher enrollment, along with a bookrack and colorful, child-friendly wall art to create an inviting space. These libraries help develop strong reading habits that enhance academic success. Improved reading skills boost understanding across subjects and encourage children to explore knowledge beyond textbooks, sparking curiosity and creativity. With the 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗬 Methodology, children progress through six developmental stages: 𝗚et Curious, 𝗥ead Independently, 𝗢pen Up, 𝗪onder and Imagine, 𝗕uild Knowledge, and 𝗬earn to Lead. This ensures books match their growth, making reading enjoyable and impactful. If you or your organization is keen to set-up child friendly libraries 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 in your area, please feel free to reach out to any of the below India Literacy Project team members. Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro RAVI MANI Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. #joyofreading #libraries #governmentschools #childfriendly

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 The International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 UNESCO 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗡-𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, shines a spotlight on the importance of advancing gender equality and empowering women by ensuring their full and equal participation in science, technology, and innovation. This global celebration serves as a powerful reminder that fostering inclusivity in these fields is not just a goal but a necessity for driving progress and building a more equitable world. When young girls are given opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration, they gain the confidence to ask questions, think creatively, and make groundbreaking discoveries. 𝗜𝗟𝗣’𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘀 play a crucial role in sparking this curiosity by transforming abstract concepts into engaging, real-world experiments. These kits make science accessible, exciting, and interactive, inspiring girls to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, and innovators. ILP's Science Kits are packed with over 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 spanning biology, physics, and chemistry, these kits empower students to uncover the wonders of everyday life. Aligned with National Council of Educational Research and Training ( NCERT ) standards for grades 5–10, these Science Kits enhance critical thinking, fuel curiosity, and make scientific concepts come alive like never before. If you or your organization is keen to 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 in your area, please feel free to reach out to any of the below India Literacy Project team members. Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro RAVI MANI Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. #STEM #ExperientialLearning #ScienceEducation #scienceisfun #ncert

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 In government schools across India, teachers are creatively using locally available materials to design Teaching Learning Materials (TLM). From bottle caps to old newspapers, these simple resources are being transformed into practical tools that help students grasp complex concepts in a relatable way. No high-tech gadgets or big budgets—just resourcefulness and a commitment to making learning more effective. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: Complex ideas become tangible and easy to grasp. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆: Hands-on, fun, and totally engaging. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲: Sparks questions, experiments, and a love for discovery. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲: Affordable, accessible, and inclusive—no child left behind. Hats off to these incredible teachers who are proving that with a little imagination, even the simplest resources can light up young minds. If you want to partner with ILP to improve the quality of education across government schools in India, please reach out to the below ILP team members. Manmohan Jain Pramod Sridharamurthy Archana Sali Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro RAVI MANI Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. #EducationForAll #InnovationInTeaching #HandsOnLearning

𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗠 - 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 At ILP, we are incredibly proud of Nandhini M., a passionate educator from Chennai and a dedicated Facilitator with India Literacy Project. Her unwavering commitment has been the driving force behind the Gram Panchayat initiatives across 20 panchayats in Madhuranthagam, a collaborative effort with UST. Through her hard work, over 1500 children and youth have gained access to transformative educational opportunities. Recently, UST recognized Nandhini for her outstanding contributions—a well-deserved acknowledgment of her impactful efforts. After three years, the project has expanded to the Tenkasi district, where Nandhini’s leadership has led to the establishment of 10 new libraries. Her work is a testament to what passion, perseverance, and a deep belief in change can achieve. Thank you, Nandhini, for reminding us all why education matters and how one person’s dedication can light up numerous lives. A heartfelt thank you to UST for this well-deserved recognition and thanks to the UST team - Madhumita Raghavan, Smita Sharma Chandrasekaran Kothandaraman, Ramachandran Radhakrishnan, Karthik Ramadoss and Michael. If you are looking to make a holistic difference in the lives of government school children, you can reach out to: Manmohan Jain Archana Sali Pramod Sridharamurthy Asuri Lakshminarasimhan Rangarajan Padmaja Sathyamoorthy Victor Tauro RAVI MANI Venki Venkatesh Ambalavanan Ramachandran Sudhira H. S. #changemaker #educationforall #governmentschools #libraries

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